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economic

Type: adjective

Definitions: (adjective) Something that is economic is efficient at doing a task. (adjective) Something that is economic relates to the economy, business, money, etc.

Examples: (adjective) The business is very economic. They only have 6 members of staff. (adjective) Solar cookers are economic because they only need the sun to work. (adjective) As our two countries do more and more business, we must begin to match our economic policies. (adjective) The reduction in unemployment and continued economic growth are good news for workers.

Synonyms: adjectives: commercial. efficient, profitable.

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